Strength Building Fun for Prep!

Building Strong Bodies Together Cooperative Games & Fun Activities Foundation Year Physical Education

What Are We Learning Today? (WALT)

We are learning to play games that build strength We will work together as a team We will have fun while getting stronger We will be safe and help our friends

How Will We Know We're Successful?

Everyone joins in and tries their best We help and encourage our teammates We follow the safety rules We use the picture guides to understand games

Warm-Up: Animal Moves!

Bear crawl - hands and feet Frog hops - squat and jump Crab walk - hands and feet backwards Elephant walk - swing your trunk!

Safety First!

Listen to the whistle and teacher Keep hands on the rope only Stop when teacher says stop Help friends who fall down Stay in the safe play area

Tug-of-War Setup

Main Activity: Tug-of-War Teams!

Teams are mixed for fairness Everyone holds the rope safely Pull together on 'GO!' Cheer for all teams!

Alternative Strength Games

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Extension: Design Your Own Game!

Work in small teams Think of a new strength game Use picture cards for ideas Share your game with the class

Cool Down Time

Gentle arm stretches up high Roll shoulders slowly Take deep breaths together Shake out hands and arms

Let's Think About Our Learning

What was your favorite strength game today? How did you help your teammates? What made you feel strong? How did we work together well?

Remember: We Are Stronger Together!

Today we learned that working as a team makes us all stronger. Great job everyone!